Trivia Quiz: Christmas Around the World

How much do you know about Christmas in other countries? All the answers to this quiz can be found in the holiday section of this site - see how well you can remember what you read.


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Question 1: According to Greek legend, Santa Claus:

 A: Lives at the top of a mountain.
 B: Guards sailors at sea.
 C: Disguises himself as a poor man on Christmas Eve.
 D: Has a sleigh pulled by horses instead of reindeer.

Question 2: What special Christmas treat is only served in Japan?

 A: Candy swans
 B: Fish-shaped cookies
 C: Christmas cake
 D: Chocolate pandas

Question 3: The Noche de los Rabanos festival in Mexico features roadside booths decorated with what carved vegetable?

 A: Pumpkins
 B: Yellow squash
 C: Radishes
 D: Turnips

Question 4: The Russian Orthodox Church has moved the official date of Christmas to:

 A: December 20th
 B: January 2nd
 C: January 6th
 D: January 7th

Question 5: The Greek word "Christopsomo" is most closely translated as:

 A: Christ bread
 B: Christmas treat
 C: Christmas gift
 D: Christ's blessing

Question 6: Children make origami versions of these as symbols of peace at Christmas.

 A: Swans
 B: Flowers
 C: Doves
 D: Lambs

Question 7: In Mexico, a ring-shaped cake is usually served at Christmas with:

 A: Coffee
 B: Hot chocolate
 C: Spiced wine
 D: Brandy

Question 8: During the Communist years in Russia, St. Nicholas became known as:

 A: Grandfather Frost
 B: Christkindlen
 C: Sinterklaas
 D: Nekomich

Question 9: Elves in Greek Christmas stories are:

 A: Tall
 B: Female
 C: Evil
 D: Nonexistent

Question 10: According to Mexican Christmas tradition, if you find a figurine of the Christ Child in the Kings' Cake, what are you required to do?

 A: Kiss the hostess
 B: Give all your presents to someone else
 C: Prepare Christmas dinner next year
 D: Throw the next party



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